Surgical Prep & Sterile Processing Vet Technician

BluePearl; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Stone Oak, TX is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Department. Pay ranges from $18.45 to $27.00 per hour, starting point based on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system.

A Surgery Pack & Prep Assistant supports surgical services through instrument preparation, sterile processing, operating room readiness, and supply management, in collaboration with the surgical team to maintain sterility and patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, sterile processing, surgical support, or operating room environment is preferred.
• A rotating on call schedule is required once training has been completed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical instrument trays, procedure packs, and operating rooms to ensure readiness for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Clean, inspect, assemble, sterilize, and package surgical instruments and specialty equipment according to hospital protocols.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels of surgical supplies, implants, sterile packs, and equipment to support daily surgical operations.
• Assist with operating room turnover by cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing surgical suites between procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repair or replacement of malfunctioning instruments and devices.
• Support the surgical team by ensuring needed instruments, supplies, and equipment are available and properly prepared for each procedure.
• Maintain sterile processing areas and uphold infection control standards throughout the department.
• Verify pack integrity, sterilization indicators, and expiration dates to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Organize and stock surgical supply areas to promote efficiency and workflow within the surgery department.
• Serve as a resource for surgical instrument identification, pack assembly, and sterile processing best practices.

Skills

Sterile processing

Surgical support

Operating room experience

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Stone Oak, TX is hiring an exceptional Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Department. Pay ranges from $18.45 to $27.00 per hour, starting point based on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system.

A Surgery Pack & Prep Assistant supports surgical services through instrument preparation, sterile processing, operating room readiness, and supply management, in collaboration with the surgical team to maintain sterility and patient care.